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How is erythromycin for acne?

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Not sole Rx: Never use an antibiotic as the only treatment for acne, or for more than a few months. With topical benzoyl peroxide as tolerated, this can be a good choice.

Dr Pizzo and another doctor agreed

Answered 10/4/2016

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